Sorry could not work out if this posted! ... After a extensive revamp of my collection I still have a 164TE which has to go. I also have some other stuff. Post...
Hi Stephen, Back from a break and finally sorting through emails......I have lowered my 940SE wagon quite successfully by using King springs on the front and...
Gidday, Am progressing slowly on the fitted of a 760 Turbo engine to my 242 GT. I have been and still am crook which limits my day and has slowed the project...
Hello Guys It turned out to be a burnt valve on the 164e. After Swedish Auto spares saying they don't carry Valves for B20/B30 Engines i feel discouraged. ...
datsun lj20 valves were used when i had the head on the 140 rebuilt. Apparently the diameter and stem length is the same. I have some second hand b20e ones but...
about $20 each from IPD USA and an extra dollar or so for the stellite faced variety - I've bought from IPD - they are reliable and quick. Have you tried...
It's sometimes cheaper and easier to get this sort of thing from overseas, rather than locally. FCP Groton are very good to deal with, I've bought parts from...
Curt, Measure the head, shaft and length.. I have 3 valves NEW that are from a Volvo and i think they are Pre 74 They are yours FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE if you want...
I pass a workshop in the afternoons on my way home and I have seen a nice old volvo in there. It was for sale, I can't see if there is still a sign on it...
Hi am looking for info and opinion on cams for b20's. Have 72 b20b with 30 thou over rebuilt bottom end, original head with later larger intake valves, a...
Well if you want a nice cam look up these guys http://www.tighecams.com.au/contact.htm an injected b20 uses a "d" cam which was a designation given to early...
Thanks Andrew it's good to find somewhere listing tech specs at last! Will give them a ring tomorrow and see what they think suits. The p/n 640 cam they list...
Details of the Crow custom cam (I think its the same one I fitted to our 140) are here: http://www.crowcams.com.au/search.aspx?EG=41&MK=32&PC=0 No figure given...
Actually, I just had a proper look at the timing specs for that Crow cam. Yipe! I think they might be just a little bit wrong (!!). Not much use at all really....
Another source of cams: www.wadecams.com.au They supplied a hot cam which I fitted to a Civic many, many moons ago (when I still had hair!). Seemed ok, even if...
Moving house & have to make some hard decisions re storage. A NEW Tru-Track LSD centre for a Dana 30 = 140 & 240 series. I suggest this is superior to the...
started life in a Volvo 264 (circa 1974/5) Been reconditioned & matched to a Volvo B20 (over kill really as the B20 can not stress it!) Available with all bits...
More cleaning out prior to the move. volvo m41 = B18/20 4 speed with overdrive (J-type) This could upgrade your 122 or 140 series to an overdrive. J-type is...
To fit 2 X side draught Weber, Solex or Dellorto carbs. TMW brand, 2 piece. New, never be fitted. This has the long & desirable throats. Not the short twisting...
Gidday Ralph, I have a 242 GT and am fitting a 760 Turbo engine. No I wil never use it in competition which is what I said before its last run !! Yes it does...
Good afternoon all, I needed to get some new windscreen clips to reattach the aluminum trim around the windscreen on my son's 1990 240GL. The clips are...
I am about to have a couple of weeks in Tassie. Can anyone recommend any "Volvo Heavens" I should visit. Particularly pre 1974 models. For example, Workshops,...
Guys Recently bought an all alloy radiator from ebay Item 270333801057 BNW VOLVO 240/740 MT '85-'93 36mm RACING RADIATOR Really well made in China by an...
Hi so heres a question, what do we all think of the v6? Looking for constructive info and opinions and a definitive hp and torque figure for it. Not...
The overall opinion from most Volvo enthusiast is less than favorable reguarding the PRV engine. I would start by doing a search on wikipedia for other cars...
One thing thats is for sure is if its a B280 engine its a good engine and doesnt share all the oiling and cam wear issues of the B27/b28. being an 89 its...
Yep, an '89 will have a B280F. The block, internals and timing components are essentially the same as the earlier B27 and B28, and the heads and some bolt-on's...